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Skippers - Aberdeen

Unit 6 Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen, Scotland AB24 5EN

12-03-2009

So disappointing!

If we had any food we would rate it - unfortunately we did not get that far.

Went in on a Thursday night, the place seemed nice and clean and bright. There were lots of lots of staff (I would say at least 10).

A lady showed us to a table and gave us one menu, she said she would return with another. Twenty minutes later we had neither another menu or a drinks order. It felt like we were completely forgotten about. We tried to catch the attention of a few staff but to no avail. Like I said there were a lot of staff on at the time, they obviously do not section up the restaurant at all between staff.

I felt ignored and hungry and so after 20 minutes of waiting we got up and left, unhappy.

We both understand the stress of working and managing a busy restaurant but there is no excuse for not even giving us a second menu and getting us a drink while we waited.

Will not be back.

The Store - Newburgh

Foveran, Newburgh, Ellon, Scotland AB41 6AY

16-02-2009

This is a great place to shop! I live in Aberdeen and regularly drive out to Foveran to The Store. This is a farm shop selling meat (beef and lamb) produced in their own farm, they also buy in fruit and veg, storecupboard ingredients and chicken (free range) from other local suppliers to sell in the shop.

The meat really is first class, the sausages are very good quality and they very often do a '3 for 2’ deal to save a few pennies. The ladies in the shop are always so helpful and willing to give you advice on how to cook the produce.

They also produce very good quality ready meals, pies, lasagnes and much more – these are very tasty.

I would highly recommend a drive out here but if it is a little out of your way they are often at the Farmers Market on Belmont Street, and I believe they have a shop in Edinburgh.

Malmaison Hotel - Edinburgh

One Tower Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 6JL

31-01-2009

Stayed at Malmaison Edinburgh for one night and enjoyed it.

On arrival I was impressed by the building, view and decor and the reception staff were very nice, although I was not impressed that they take a charge on your credit card for the room rate and then £50 ontop for any spends you make. I think this is unfair that they take the money in advance, surely they could just do like other hotels and take yur details incase you do a runner!

We were booked into a standard room, it was large and nicely decorated but not as impressive as I thought it might be. The bathroom was nice.

We were on the 4th floor and the lift was broken for our whole stay - I would think they need to sort out a service agreement with a lift repair company! Still worked off a few calories!

Food in the brasserie was delish, very enhoyable and the Homegrown menu was excellent value.

Would stay again if I could get a good deal.

Ship Inn - Stonehaven

5 Shore Head, THS Ship Inn, Stonehaven, Scotland AB39 2JY

29-01-2009

I really like this place!

After a long walk up Dunnotar Castle or a wander round the shops it is a great place to stop for a drink or some food.

The bar and pub aera is small and very old fashioned, it is very crowded usually but you can usually find a seat and order a drink. They do good real ales and all the usual drinks.

In the Summer you can grab a seat outside and it is so lovely overlooking the harbour.

The food is really nice, they do fantastic seafood. The crab is great and if they have lobster on try it! The Cullen skink is very very good.

This place if great and has a fantastic atmosphere. My favourite pub in Stonhaven.

Costco Wholesale UK - Westhill

Arnhall Business Park, Westhill, Scotland AB32 6UF

29-01-2009

Fantastic place!

Be aware that there is a membership charge, I think currently £28 a year, you get two cards for this price. However it is worth every penny for this.

They are a huge warehouse, they stock a large variety of products, mainly very good quality. The products are not the cheap stuff you usually find in a cash and carry type place. They have amazing jewellery (for the same price as a flat!), their electrical department offers excellent prices. There are always good deals in their quarterly deals 'passport’, however, you will need lots of space in your house for all the toilet paper and chopped tomatoes!

Service is good and relaxed. The cafe area is great on the way out, baked potato and chilli etc for £1.25, cup of tea for 25p etc.

I can’t say enough about how great this place is!

Dizzy's Bar & Restaurant - Aberdeen

70 Carden Place, Aberdeen, Scotland AB10 1UL

29-01-2009

Dizzys is a great restaurant and bar in a nice area of town. There is a private car park at the front and the back.

Thre is two main areas to Dizzy’s - to the right when you go in is a bar and restaurant, the decor is black and red and is the main restaurant. Straight ahead is a bar with large windows, like a conservatory feel and an outside area, again with a bar and TVs. In here they serve light food and lunches.

The restaurant is large and there is usually a really nice atmosphere. The service is always good. The food is always very tasty but I find the menu a little strange, it is mainly pub type food in large quantities, I think for such a nice place they could improve on the menu a little. The menu also doesn’ change very often.

You can see a lovely roof terrace from outside but it is never open - I think there may be a problem with it, it is a shame as it looks nice.

All in all it is a nice place for lunch and drinks and the food may be to your taste!

Number 1 Bar Brasserie - Aberdeen

1 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland AB10 1XL

29-01-2009

This is an excellent restaurant with a very high standard of food.

It is located in a really nice area of Aberdeen with lots of on streeet parking in the area and beside some other nice restaurants and bars.

The restaurant is nicely decorated, it has exposed stone walls and a conservatory area at the back.

The food is Scottish food done very well. They claim to source all their ingredients from the local area which is great.

The prices are what you would expect for somewhere serving such good food, I would say you would be about £30 for three courses before any drinks, service of coffee.

They have a good wine and whisky menu which are not overpriced.

The food was presented excellently and the taste was excellent. Only quibble was the main courses could have been a little warmer for our liking - suspest that it takes so long to build the dishes they begin to cool!

Service was attentive and friendly.

Would highly recommend and will return.

The Monkey House - Aberdeen

1 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland AB10 1NJ

29-01-2009

This place is an old bank and is an amazing building. It has huge high ceilings and is very big.

It has a very large bar are when you enter, with a huge bar and there is usually lots of staff which is great as it saves waiting time. There is a restaurant area and another room which is used to eat in or as a private function area.

The drinks are of a reasonable price and the food is good. The food is British food but is of a good quality for a pub.

There is often a lot of staff and usually find them all to be friendly. I have found this place good for a private party as there is a lot of areas of a differing sizes, the buffet food was good and the general atmosphere is great.

Hollywood Cars - Westhill

32 Braecroft Avenue, Westhill, Scotland AB32 6RF

29-01-2009

Now this is a car company!

It is along established limo hire company in Westhill. They have loads of limos for hire and they keep growing in number!

There is a new car recently which is pink with Hannah Montana on the side - clearly for a certain age group!!!

The service is always first class, you feel highly pampered and looked after, they will open the doors for you, give you a bottle of champagne (make sure to bring some more if there are a few of you), take pictures of you beside the limo and send them onto you afterwards.

They have been operating for a long time and change the cars frerquently which means the cars remain of a high quality.

They are great for hen nights, wedding cars, birthdays etc.

Particularly like the Hummer!

Szechuan Chinese Carry Out - Westhill

Unit 15 Shopping Centre, Old Skene Road, Westhill, Scotland AB32 6RL

28-01-2009

This is a good chinese take away in Westhill which is family owned and always serves good food.

It is located in Westhill Shopping Centre which is great as there is plenty of parking and even a pub (Key West) next door if you fancy a quick drink while you wait!

They will take orders over the phone for you to collect but they do not deliver, the staff are always friendly, the seating are is comfertable while you wait.

The place looks clean and tidy and you do not have to wait too long once ou have ordered.

The food is of a good quality with all the usual Chinese take away dishes.

Would highly recommend.